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Chef John's Cheater Demi-Glace
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
920 minutes
Total Time:
930 minutes
Create a delicious demi-glace using chicken wings and beef shanks for a rich and flavorful result that rivals traditional veal bone recipes.
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped (including skins)
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 5 pounds whole chicken wings
  • 3 (1 inch thick) slices beef shank
  • 6 quarts cold water
  • 0.5 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for perfect cooking temperature.
  • Coat a spacious roasting pan with vegetable oil, then add celery, onions, and carrots. Drizzle tomato paste over the veggies and mix well. Finally, place chicken wings and beef shanks on top of the vegetables.
  • Roast in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Flip chicken and beef pieces and roast until mixture is deeply browned with a touch of charring, another 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a large stock pot, including the pan juices. Combine with 6 quarts of cold fresh water, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a high simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer with minimal movement. Cook until the meat is tender and the flavors are fully extracted from the chicken and beef, about 12 to 14 hours. Remove from heat.
  • After straining out all solids, return the pot to medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 2 quarts, or by 50 percent. Strain the liquid through a strainer into a container, pressing down on the solids to extract all the flavorful liquid.
  • Allow the demi-glace to reach room temperature, then refrigerate. Once solidified, carefully remove any accumulated fat from the top using a spatula.

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